The amaryllis season is coming to a close here.
Our white plants are late bloomers,
which allows us to enjoy their lingering beauty.
And, enjoy, we do!
Lingering
Hobby or Habit
While reviewing old photographs, I found a large collection of sunset shots.
Do I take these photos as a hobby, or has it become a habit?
I never set out to build such a collection, yet I have many. And still, I frequently stop to snap a quick shot at the day’s end, adding yet another.
I never tire of sunsets.
The day’s end
The gift of a sunset
Given the opportunity
It’s a time to stop
Appreciate beauty
Reflect on the day
Savor the quiet
Unwind
Relax
This luxury is all possible simply because the Earth
revolved one more time around the sun.
Surprised
…by the real deal.
Some of the most encouraging comments I’ve received about these two books come from parents, who tell me they are delighted both with the stories and that these books contain actual pictures of animals. They tell me how helpful these photos are when sharing the books with their children.
Carol Gault made that all possible. She is an amazing photographer/artist. Her talents are too numerous for me to list. You can check them out for yourself. Both of these books are available locally, at the Fallbrook Art Center in their gift shop, or on Amazon. Visit the Gift Shop in person, or use the link below to find these books on Amazon.
amazon.com/author/lindalflynn_words
And even if you don’t purchase either of these, please keep reading to those littles in your life. Stories are so important in the development of a child. Teach them early to love the written word, to learn the power of putting words to paper, and the ability to use written words to find themselves.
Ambiance
Evening dinner at Solana Beach Fish House. Hubby says they have the best “fish & chips,” me, I enjoy their grilled fish tacos. Yummy food, lovely evening.
Sweetness
Late afternoon walk on the land
finds us checking new growth on plants,
contemplating irragation schedules.
The orange globes dot the tree.
We know, soon they will be ready
for harvest.
Suddenly the air around is filled with
heavenly perfume. The little white
stars of the tree are releasing their fragrance.
Orange blossoms, with the promise of
next year’s fruit, fill the air with the
scent of sweet perfume.
We forget all else as this lofty
scent fills us up. A great promise of
hope and good things to come.
Such a welcome treat for us.
A reminder to savor the
natural gifts of each day.
Travel Highlights
Are you living your best self?
Twists and Turns
Life, the twists and turns.
In the midst of the journey
one may not recognize the destination
Yet, from a distance
there is beauty.
The challenge is to enjoy the journey.
Diversion
Just a little diversion for your day. Enjoy.
Bushy Tail
What a surprise! Snapped his picture as he was looking in the kitchen window. Perhaps looking for a warm location.
Home Again
Home again…after spending a week in Minnesota cold, where we enjoyed family togetherness, good food, laugher, holiday lights, and lots of family game time.
Today, the postman delivered this to to us,
so we can continue a German tradition at our house.
More fun times to come.
Journey to the Heights 